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Used Leather Handbag from Japan

Personal leather handbag showing wear from daily use abroad by the traveler. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.20 as wearing apparel/personal effects owned and possessed prior to US travel, intended only for personal use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Visible wear/scratches prove prior use; match handbag style to traveler's appearance; limit to reasonable personal quantity